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Real De Banjul thump Steve Biko to surpass GAF in GFF 1st domestic league

Dec 23, 2016, 12:39 PM | Article By: Lamin Darboe

Real De Banjul on Wednesday thumped Bakau giant killers Steve Biko 2-0 in the week-six fixtures played at the Banjul KG5 Mini Stadium to overtake Gambia Armed Forces in the 2016-2017 Gambia Football Federation domestic division one league.

The city boys are second spot in the top flight with 9 points in four league matches before their Wednesday’s 2-0 win over Bakau giant killers to top the league after Gambia Armed Forces goalless draw against Brikama United at the Serrekunda East Mini Stadium.

Centre-back Mbaye Faye gave Real De Banjul the lead in the 85th minute of the game before striker Alasana Jatta sealed victory in the dying minute of the game to inspire the city boys to top spot in the country’s top flight.

Elsewhere, defending league champions Gambia Ports Authority missed the chance to close on league leaders Real De Banjul after their goalless draw against the newly-promoted side Marimoo at the Father Gough Sports Complex in Manjai kunda.